kāṉīṉaṉ (p. 107) s. An illegitimate son born during the mother's pretended maidenhood, கன்னிபெற்றபிள்ளை; hence Karna the prince, son of Surya by Kunti before her marriage with Pandu, கன்னன். 2. Vyasa, the celebrated saint, son of Parasara by Matsyagand'hee before her marriage with Santanu, வியாதமுனி. Wils. p. 29. KANEENA. 17)